Design, implementation and evaluation of mobile app for self-management of patient with chronic myeloid leukemia

Introduction: There is a significant reduction in quality of life reported for patient with chronicmyeloid leukemia (CML). With the prevalence of CML rising worldwide, health care is changing,and patient empowerment is being prioritized in an effort to enhance treatment outcomes, qualityof life and decrease healthcare costs. The aim of present study is to design, develop and evaluatea mobile-based app for self-management of patient with CML.Method: this study was carried out Between November and March ۲۰۲۳ at Taleqhani teachinghospital- Tehran-Iran, in partnership with a multidisciplinary team consisting of oncologist andsystem design and implementation team. A mobile app was developed and evaluated based on sixstages: A: Analyzing Patient needs & existing smart application. B: designing of conceptual modeling,C: Development, D: Implementation and E: Evaluation. An ISO Norm ۹۲۴۱/۱۱۰ usabilityquestionnaire was used for the study with the goal to assess end-user satisfaction.Results: A mobile app based on standard guidelines that consists of the knowledge base, self-managementadvice, asking module, and notifications as its four primary sections were developed tosupport patient with CLM. the usability assessment results of the app demonstrate that a very highsatisfaction and functionality rate.Conclusions: The mobile app can help those with CML by giving them access to accurate informationabout cancer and enhancing communication between patients and medical professionalsand may improve patient’s quality of life.